To Buy or Not to Buy!! Bitten again by Gypsy bug -Jeep Captain

gsferrari · 27th April 2010, 12:19

If you aren't buying...and if those are aisin FWH...can you refurbish them for me and send them over?

JeepCaptain · 28th April 2010, 12:15

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Originally Posted by dwaraka

Shibhu,
I know that already. You bought the engine and gearbox from me for your future gypsy.

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Dwarak Sir, So now you know why I am confident in picking this one up.

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Originally Posted by gsferrari

If you aren't buying...and if those are aisin FWH...can you refurbish them for me and send them over?

gsferrari, See If I am not buying the Gypsy, I cant ask the owner for only the FWH right? And if I buy it I would like to keep it.

BTW -Why do you want those old Aisin FWH.Better to go for brand new ones. I think Raj (desmosedici) is getting a set of new Aisin or you can go for lamda FWH.

JeepCaptain · 4th July 2010, 17:16

Friends, finally after so many days of thinking I couldn't resist the Gypsy bug and I took the plunge.

I went and bought the Gypsy and restoration will start soon.

Its not going to be a stock restoration like last time. I am planning to build a custom offroader out of this Gypsy.

I need a help from fellow bhpians as I am looking for a sand blasting company in and around Cochin or Kerala to blast the old paint (read rust) on this Gypsy and repaint it

Pics and updates to follow.
JC

joshguy · 5th July 2010, 10:07

Congrats for the restoration Shibu.

So what are the MODS planned

Desmosedici · 5th July 2010, 12:26

Pics Please sir, need more pics of as is condition before you start off

and of course then at every stage of the restoration

harishnayak · 5th July 2010, 14:26

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Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

Friends, finally after so many days of thinking I couldn't resist the Gypsy bug and I took the plunge.

I went and bought the Gypsy and restoration will start soon.

Its not going to be a stock restoration like last time. I am planning to build a custom offroader out of this Gypsy.

I need a help from fellow bhpians as I am looking for a sand blasting company in and around Cochin or Kerala to blast the old paint (read rust) on this Gypsy and repaint it

Pics and updates to follow.
JC

How much did you pay for it? You promised that you would reveal once you buy it.

JeepCaptain · 5th July 2010, 19:37

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Originally Posted by joshguy

Congrats for the restoration Shibu.

So what are the MODS planned

joshguy, Thanks a bunch. Regarding the mods..see the pic below. This is whats in my mind. Not exactly the same, but something similar.!

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Originally Posted by Desmosedici

Pics Please sir, need more pics of as is condition before you start off

and of course then at every stage of the restoration

Desmosedici, I am posting pics.. But be ready for a shock.

My Diesel Gypsy 1987 with is older brother 1986 Gypsy ( Green one)

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Gypsy from where it was found - as is condition

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I guess this is the engine....

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Both Doors are replaced..

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Dashboard!! What is a dashboard.

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No Steering box! Why do you need one?

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Tricolours of Indian Flag are present. Red Green and white.

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Sparkling clean interiors

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Rocky Road /Quadratec Fender Flares.

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Rally Steering Wheel.

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Originally Posted by harishnayak

How much did you pay for it? You promised that you would reveal once you buy it.

harishnayak, I paid 35K in as is condition. But the docs are up to date. FC valid until 2015 and tax paid for next 2 years.

Friends, Jokes apart..I am going to rebuild this baby. Let me know what you think about this find/purchase?
Keep coming back for more updates and pics
JC

krishnathanthri · 6th July 2010, 10:01

JC for the price i feel its not a bad deal as the papers are also intact.

But to bring her, As per your expectations you need a lot of time/patience and Vitamin M .

what engine you are looking for?

If you are planning for 410 engine, gear box, transfer case. I can help you in sourcing it. Also Widetrack Diff both front and rear is available.

All the best for your project.

Regards,
Krishna Thanthri

pramodkumar · 6th July 2010, 10:08

Congrats for the purchase JC, i guess the negotiations didn't workout as expected, looks like it has a lot of body work to be done, i guess the custom offroader should have a nice and powerful engine, not in the petrol segment. Also fell this should have wider track, like allans other blue gypsy and a lot of checkered plates along the bodyline.

Pramod

jeeva · 6th July 2010, 11:47

Shibu,
Did you get to know some who does sandblasting in/around Ernakulam?
Sometime back, when I was restoring my MM540, I was also looking for one. You know how it is in Wayand.

I stumbled upon this one. Do check it out.

Raj constructions/Painting contarctors
Natrajan
Poonattu building,Opp KRL Maingate, Ambalamugal, Ph: 0484-2722389, Fax: 0484-2721926
Services: Industrial painting company . we focusing on GRIT BLASTING, SAND BLASTING, COPPER SLAG BLASTING, SHOT BLASTING and INDUSTRIAL PAINTING

JeepCaptain · 6th July 2010, 12:34

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Originally Posted by krishnathanthri

JC for the price i feel its not a bad deal as the papers are also intact.

But to bring her, As per your expectations you need a lot of time/patience and Vitamin M .

what engine you are looking for?

If you are planning for 410 engine, gear box, transfer case. I can help you in sourcing it. Also Widetrack Diff both front and rear is available.

All the best for your project.

Regards,
Krishna Thanthri

krishnathanthri, Thanks a lot bro. Yes the docs are valid and that was the main reason for me to accept it for that price.

And yes I need help from you to source Wide track diffs. will send you a PM.

Here are some of the mods planned.

Custom Rollcage for offoroading ( similar to one in above pic)
Half Doors
Lift Kit
Engine Upgrade (Yet to decide which one)
Lockers
Crawl Gear
Winch
Snorkel
Tyre carrier in the rear
Wider Axles ( from FC or MG410W)
33 " Tyres

JC

Blue Thunder · 7th July 2010, 14:48

will be keenly following this thread for updates and pics

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Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

...I paid 35K in as is condition. But the docs are up to date. FC valid until 2015 and tax paid for next 2 years...

This price is OK, considering that all the docs are in order.

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Originally Posted by JeepCaptain

Wider Axles ( from FC or MG410W)

Since you are going to replace the axles , why not zero in on the FC van axles only....they are wider and are designed for SPOA (which I guess you are planning on anyway)...and you have good choice of diff ratios to suit any size tyre that you decide to put in.

JeepCaptain · 7th July 2010, 18:22

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Originally Posted by pramodkumar

Congrats for the purchase JC, i guess the negotiations didn't workout as expected, looks like it has a lot of body work to be done, i guess the custom offroader should have a nice and powerful engine, not in the petrol segment. Also fell this should have wider track, like allans other blue gypsy and a lot of checkered plates along the bodyline.
Pramod

pramodkumar, Well i did not negotiate much in the end since the ex-owner got the docs updated and he paid for it.
Nah.. body work is almost done.. its just due to the rust or oxidation its appears that there is more work.
Engine swap or upgrade is in the list and oh yeah I am definitely going for wider axles and lots of body Armour to prevent trail damages.

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Originally Posted by jeeva

Shibu,
Did you get to know some who does sandblasting in/around Ernakulam?
Sometime back, when I was restoring my MM540, I was also looking for one. You know how it is in Wayand.

I stumbled upon this one. Do check it out.
Raj constructions/Painting contarctors
NatrajanPoonattu building,Opp KRL Maingate, Ambalamugal, Ph: 0484-2722389, Fax: 0484-2721926Services: Industrial painting company . we focusing on GRIT BLASTING, SAND BLASTING, COPPER SLAG BLASTING, SHOT BLASTING and INDUSTRIAL PAINTING

Jeevan, thanks for the info. Yes I know the situation Wayanad.
I have already checked with the guys you mentioned. Unfortunately they don't do sandblasting for automobiles.

Now the only option is to go the traditional way!! Or can somebody here help me to find a sandblasting company.

SirAlec · 7th July 2010, 23:22

Another project in hand!!

JC you are awesome man.

Also That DL number Gypsy is yours.?

JeepCaptain · 7th July 2010, 23:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirAlec

Another project in hand!!
JC you are awesome man.
Also That DL number Gypsy is yours.?

SirAlec,
Thank you for your comments.This is one of my new projects. You know which is the other one.

.

Yes DL Gypsy is also mine. You can see its details in the below thread.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/4x4-ve...p-captain.html

27th April 2010, 12:19	#16
gsferrari Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,014 Thanked: 1,809 Times	If you aren't buying...and if those are aisin FWH...can you refurbish them for me and send them over?
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4th July 2010, 17:16	#18
JeepCaptain BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dubai / Gods Own Country -Kerala Posts: 864 Thanked: 492 Times View My Garage	Took the plunge!! Friends, finally after so many days of thinking I couldn't resist the Gypsy bug and I took the plunge. I went and bought the Gypsy and restoration will start soon. Its not going to be a stock restoration like last time. I am planning to build a custom offroader out of this Gypsy. I need a help from fellow bhpians as I am looking for a sand blasting company in and around Cochin or Kerala to blast the old paint (read rust) on this Gypsy and repaint it Pics and updates to follow. JC
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5th July 2010, 10:07	#19
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 109 Times	Congrats for the restoration Shibu. So what are the MODS planned
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5th July 2010, 12:26	#20
Desmosedici Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: White Village Posts: 1,484 Thanked: 586 Times View My Garage	Pics Please sir, need more pics of as is condition before you start off and of course then at every stage of the restoration
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6th July 2010, 10:01	#23
krishnathanthri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mysore <---> Bangalore Posts: 299 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	JC for the price i feel its not a bad deal as the papers are also intact. But to bring her, As per your expectations you need a lot of time/patience and Vitamin M . what engine you are looking for? If you are planning for 410 engine, gear box, transfer case. I can help you in sourcing it. Also Widetrack Diff both front and rear is available. All the best for your project. Regards, Krishna Thanthri Last edited by krishnathanthri : 6th July 2010 at 10:02.
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6th July 2010, 10:08	#24
pramodkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gods own country Posts: 2,302 Thanked: 2,208 Times View My Garage	Congrats for the purchase JC, i guess the negotiations didn't workout as expected, looks like it has a lot of body work to be done, i guess the custom offroader should have a nice and powerful engine, not in the petrol segment. Also fell this should have wider track, like allans other blue gypsy and a lot of checkered plates along the bodyline. Pramod
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6th July 2010, 11:47	#25
jeeva BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DXB / Nilgiris Posts: 769 Thanked: 1,279 Times View My Garage	Shibu, Did you get to know some who does sandblasting in/around Ernakulam? Sometime back, when I was restoring my MM540, I was also looking for one. You know how it is in Wayand. I stumbled upon this one. Do check it out. Raj constructions/Painting contarctors Natrajan Poonattu building,Opp KRL Maingate, Ambalamugal, Ph: 0484-2722389, Fax: 0484-2721926 Services: Industrial painting company . we focusing on GRIT BLASTING, SAND BLASTING, COPPER SLAG BLASTING, SHOT BLASTING and INDUSTRIAL PAINTING
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7th July 2010, 23:22	#29
SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 726 Times	Another project in hand!! JC you are awesome man. Also That DL number Gypsy is yours.?
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